Longan vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between longan and clam
- Longan has more vitamin C, while clam has more vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
- Clam contains 4 times less vitamin C than longan. Longan contains 84mg of vitamin C, while clam contains 22.1mg.
- Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.
The food types used in this comparison are Longans, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +2061.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +307.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +5360% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1509.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1823.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +280.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +383.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1018% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +30% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1850.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1850% |
Contains more OtherOther | +432.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 98.89µg | 4120% |
Selenium | 64µg | 116% | |
Vitamin C | 84mg | 22.1mg | 69% |
Copper | 0.169mg | 0.688mg | 58% |
Sodium | 0mg | 1202mg | 52% |
Protein | 1.31g | 25.55g | 48% |
Phosphorus | 21mg | 338mg | 45% |
Manganese | 0.052mg | 1mg | 41% |
Iron | 0.13mg | 2.81mg | 34% |
Zinc | 0.05mg | 2.73mg | 24% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.426mg | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 3.354mg | 19% |
Vitamin A | 171µg | 19% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
Potassium | 266mg | 628mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
Calcium | 1mg | 92mg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 4% | |
Calories | 60kcal | 148kcal | 4% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
Carbs | 15.14g | 5.13g | 3% |
Fats | 0.1g | 1.95g | 3% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.188g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 14.04g | 5.13g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.034mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.054mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.046mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.058mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%

983%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%

129%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?

Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)